Chennai
Tamil Nadu, India
Metro City"Gateway to South India — cultural capital with strong traditions"
Overview
Population1.0 Crore
Metro Population1.2 Crore
Best For
VibeConservative, culturally rich, traditional
Cost Snapshot
Monthly Expense (Couple)₹ 45k - ₹ 75k
Rent (2BHK, good area)₹ 15k - ₹ 30k / month
Buy (2BHK, good area)₹ 50 Lakhs - ₹ 1.00 Cr
vs Mumbai-20% cheaper
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Best healthcare in South India
- Rich cultural heritage
- Excellent schools and colleges
- Safer for women than most metros
- Strong manufacturing sector jobs
✗ Cons
- Very hot and humid climate
- Water scarcity issues
- Conservative social scene
- Language barrier (Tamil dominant)
- Beach not very clean
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